Behaviour Support Assistant — Empower Young Learners (AP)

Academics Ltd; Painswick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work across Alternative Provision settings in Gloucestershire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping with emotional regulation and behaviour management in a calm, patient manner.

Ideal candidates have a background in psychology or related fields and/or experience as Teaching Assistants, SEN assistants, or youth workers.

Qualifications

• 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Experience with ASD, ADD, ADHD or SEMH is advantageous.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach is important.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils and staff.
• Experience in Alternative Provision (AP) or SEN settings is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive choices.
• Help pupils understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Develop strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce challenging behaviours.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with authority, boundaries or social interaction.
• Support children with ASD, ADD, ADHD and other needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence and resilience.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Job description

Academics Ltd is recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work across Alternative Provision settings in Gloucestershire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping with emotional regulation and behaviour management in a calm, patient manner.

Ideal candidates have a background in psychology or related fields and/or experience as Teaching Assistants, SEN assistants, or youth workers.